A supplement comprised of dead bacteria seems to remove microplastics, and prevent their absorption into cells, by attracting ...

A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure ...

Many of us don't think twice about casually popping a stick of gum in our mouth. But chew on this: When you do, you're also chomping on, and possibly ingesting, hundreds, if not thousands, of ...

Almost everyone has swallowed a piece of chewing gum by accident at some point. It is often followed by a moment of panic and ...

Even Antarctica’s toughest native insect can’t escape the reach of plastic pollution. Scientists have discovered that Belgica antarctica — a tiny, rice-sized midge and the southernmost insect on Earth ...

A disturbing video from Kanha Tiger Reserve has reignited concerns over the escalating menace of plastic pollution after a tiger was seen chewing on a discarded plastic bottle inside its forest ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency will soon collect data on 30 unregulated chemicals in drinking-water systems, including ultrashort per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and pesticides, ...

A new study found that kitchen sponges shed microplastics during everyday use, but researchers say water consumption has an even bigger impact. A new study found that kitchen sponges can release ...

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American pet owners are probably all familiar with Chewy, an e-commerce pet food and products supplier that will quickly ship those heavy bags of dog or cat food right to your doorstep at competitive ...